HEALTH · WORLD NEWS

COVID-19: Poor health care system would worsen it in Africa_Femi Ehiabhi

Melinda Gates, wife of billionaire businessman and Microsoft founder, Bill Gates, has warned that there will be dead bodies all over the streets of Africa if the world does not act fast enough. “It’s going to be horrible in the developing world. “Part of the reasons you are seeing the case numbers still do not… Continue reading COVID-19: Poor health care system would worsen it in Africa_Femi Ehiabhi

ELECTIONS · POLITICS · WORLD NEWS

USA ELECTION:Biden endorsed by Benie_Femi Ehiabhi

Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders endorsed former U.S. Vice President Joe Biden’s presidential candidacy on Monday, with a vow to kick out Donald Trump. Both Sanders and Biden made a joint online appearance. “I am asking all Americans, I’m asking every Democrat, I’m asking every independent, I’m asking a lot of Republicans to come together in… Continue reading USA ELECTION:Biden endorsed by Benie_Femi Ehiabhi

ECONOMY · OIL AND GAS · WORLD NEWS

Nigeria to reduce oil production by 300,000 barrels per day_Femi Ehiabhi

The Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Timipre Sylva, has indicated Nigeria would be reducing oil production by more than 300,000 barrels per day. This will be in line with the historic output cut agreed by OPEC+ on Sunday. The output cut was initially to be 10m barrels a day. It was however reduced to… Continue reading Nigeria to reduce oil production by 300,000 barrels per day_Femi Ehiabhi

BRUTALITY · HUMAN INTEREST · WORLD NEWS

CHINA: Africans are being harassed and mistreated-African Ambassadors_Femi Ehiabhi

African ambassadors in China have written to the Chinese foreign minister over what they call discrimination against Africans, especially in Guangzhou. Several African countries have separately also demanded that China address their concerns that Africans are being mistreated and harassed. Having brought under control the original outbreak centred on the city of Wuhan, China is… Continue reading CHINA: Africans are being harassed and mistreated-African Ambassadors_Femi Ehiabhi

HEALTH · WORLD NEWS

COVID-19: WHO worried about Negative results turning Positive_Femi Ehiabi

The World Health Organization (WHO) said it was looking into reports of some COVID-19 patients testing positive again after initially testing negative for the disease when discharged. South Korean officials on Friday reported 91 patients thought cleared of the new coronavirus had tested positive again. Jeong Eun-kyeong, director of the Korea Centers for Disease Control… Continue reading COVID-19: WHO worried about Negative results turning Positive_Femi Ehiabi

ECONOMY · EMERGENCY · HEALTH · HUMAN INTEREST

COVID-19: “Essential Relief” for Osun Residence from today_Femi Ehiabhi

Osun State Government said it would from Wednesday commence distribution of food items to residents as part of palliatives to cushion the effects of ‘sit-at-home’ order to curb the spread of the coronavirus pandemic. Oluwole Oyebamiji, Secretary to the State Government (SSG), disclosed this in Osogbo on Tuesday after receiving voluntary donations of food items… Continue reading COVID-19: “Essential Relief” for Osun Residence from today_Femi Ehiabhi

EMERGENCY · Governance · HEALTH

COVID-19: Stay-At-Home, Edo Govt Reiterates_Femi Ehiabhi

The Edo State Government has appealed to residents to support the Governor Godwin Obaseki-led administration’s efforts at curtailing the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19) by complying with all guidelines of the government including the stay-at-home and social distancing directives. Commissioner for Health, Dr. Patrick Okundia, who made the plea while speaking to journalists in Benin City,… Continue reading COVID-19: Stay-At-Home, Edo Govt Reiterates_Femi Ehiabhi

HEALTH · SPORTS · WORLD NEWS

Tottenham Hotspur flags down social distancing rule violators_Femi Ehiabhi

Tottenham Hotspur have reminded players of their responsibilities during Britain’s coronavirus lockdown. The reminder became necessary after pictures and video on social media emerged of manager Jose Mourinho and several members of his squad that appeared to show them flouting social-distancing rules. Portuguese boss Mourinho was pictured training with Tanguy Ndombele on Hadley Common, while… Continue reading Tottenham Hotspur flags down social distancing rule violators_Femi Ehiabhi

CHARITY · HEALTH · WORLD NEWS

Twitter CEO, Jack Dorsey donates quarter of his wealth to battle COVID-19_Femi Ehiabhi

In a bid to defeat the deadly coronavirus, Twitter Chief Executive Officer and Square founder, Jack Dorsey has founded a new fund called Start Small LLC aimed at battling the Coronavirus. He’s seeding the fund with 28% of his wealth, roughly $1billion. He shared the news via twitter, saying; "I’m moving $1B of my Square equity (~28%… Continue reading Twitter CEO, Jack Dorsey donates quarter of his wealth to battle COVID-19_Femi Ehiabhi